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Lithuanian-American Community, Inc.
Website: http://www.javlb.org
About: Since its founding in 1951, LAC has worked to preserve Lithuanian cultural identity, to nurture its development, to transmit it to the young, and to persuade everyone of Lithuanian descent to enrich their lives with their heritage. LAC assists the country of our heritage, Lithuania, with the growth of democratic institutions and helps the people of Lithuania in numerous other ways. We have 60 local chapters in 27 states and the District of Columbia.
The Lithuanian World Community
Website: http://www.plbe.org
About: The Lithuanian World Community (Lithuanian: Pasaulio lietuvių bendruomenė or PLB) is a non-governmental and non-profit organization established in 1949 that unifies Lithuanian communities abroad. The Constitution of the Lithuanian World Community declares that it consists of all Lithuanians living abroad. The Community is active in 44 countries, including representation in Lithuania.
The World Lithuanian Youth Organization
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Contact: Stasys Kuliavas – email@example.com
D.C.-Baltimore Lithuanian Youth Association (DCBLJS)
Website: https://www.facebook.com/DCBLJS/
About: DCBLJS, the D.C.-Baltimore chapter of the Lithuanian-American Youth Association, is a group for Lithuanian youth ages 16-35 that aims to foster a sense of community, encourage active citizenship, and maintain a connection to Lithuanian culture and roots.
Contact: Neringa Liutikaitė – email@example.com
Washington DC Lithuanian Professionals Club
Website: http://www.dclpc.org
About: DCLPC activates, engages and connects a diverse range of remarkable people through genuine in-person gatherings, events and initiatives for the long-term advancement of Lithuania. Through the club, you will bond with inspiring professional individuals through a wide variety of social, cultural, intellectual experiences.
Washington, DC-area Lithuanian Scouts
Website: http://dclac.org/scouts/index.html
About: There has been a continuous presence of Lithuanian Scouts in the DC area since 1968, when three all-girls troop was formed under the leadership of vsl. Aldona Kinduriene. The first Kaziuko Muge took place in the spring of 1969. In 1980 the first mixed Draugove was formed under the leadership of s. fil. Meile Mickiene and included the first cub scout troop. The Academic Scouts formed in 1986 and the first Skautu Vyciu Burelis was formed in 1998.
Baltimore Lithuanian Hall
Website: http://lithuanianhall.com
About: TBA.
Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania to the United States of America
Website: https://usa.mfa.lt
Ambassador: H.E. Rolandas Kriščiūnas
Address: 2622 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
The Joint Baltic American National Committee, Inc.
Website: http://www.jbanc.org
About: The Joint Baltic American National Committee, Inc.(JBANC) was founded in 1961 to support restoration of independence, human rights and democracy to the Baltic countries. Today, JBANC has adapted to the changing needs of the Baltic peoples and the Baltic communities in the United States. JBANC acts in a dual capacity as the liaison of the Baltic communities with Capitol Hill and the White House as well as the information agent to the parent organizations.
The Lithuanian Foundation, Inc.
Website: http://www.lithfund.org
About: Established in 1962, the Lithuanian Foundation, Inc. is an Illinois not-for-profit tax exempt corporation dedicated to supporting Lithuanian language, culture, and traditions in the United States, Lithuania, and Lithuanian communities worldwide. In the 40 years since its inception, the Lithuanian Foundation has advanced its goals by awarding over $11,000,000 in grants and scholarships, including a special, one-time capital fund disbursement of $1,150,212 to aid Lithuania's educational and cultural institutions after the country declared independence from the Soviet Union in 1990. The Lithuanian Foundation currently boasts over 7,225 members worldwide. The donations and bequests of members form the capital of the Foundation. The Foundation invests in financial institutions, government issues, stocks, corporate bonds, real estate, and other relatively low-risk, high yield investments.
The U.S.-Baltic Foundation
Website: http://www.usbaltic.org
About: The U.S.-Baltic Foundation (USBF) was established in 1990 to support democratic and free market reforms in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. USBF has conducted professional education and training programs in public administration, independent media and NGO development, including the $2.6 million USAID-funded Democracy Network Program. The Foundation's programs established eleven permanent local institutions, including Municipal Training Centers and journalist training and advocacy institutes, and continue to help train the next generation of democratic Baltic leaders. With the creation of the $15 million Baltic American Partnership Fund in 1998, the three USBF offices in the Baltics became fully independent local foundations. In the United States, USBF has built a broad network of Americans who support the Foundation's programs and help advocate for Baltics causes. In 1999, USBF sponsored the first tour of Baltic art in the United States; the exhibition was displayed in New York, Washington, DC, Houston, Los Angeles, and Chicago.
Camp Neringa
Website: http://www.neringa.org
About: Neringa is a Lithuanian cultural camp founded by the Sisters of the Immaculate Conception in 1969. For over 30 years Neringa has served hundreds of children and families in various camp sessions with the mission to foster understanding and love for Lithuanian heritage, teach Christian values and provide for positive character development.


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Out of Sight – Regroupement d'artistes de la relève
Out of Sight is a group of emerging artists that gravitates around digital art and interactive art. The 4 different artists who come from complementary fields such as video art, sound design, electronics and computer programming oriented on real time experience. . The group meets at the University of Quebec in Montreal and build their artistic approach since 2013. They although developed a unique visual performance for the last Gala des Jutras under the tutelage of Jason Rodi, cofounder of Moment Factory and Nomad. A first interactive installation " Ozone " developed at the end of 2014, will then get the attention of the Chromatic Festival's jury which will decide to give Out of Sight a worthy place in its programming. Since then, the group has been working on several projects and experiments that expand their horizons notably in the areas of architectural mapping and virtual reality.
Their productions are tinted by the seeking of a new sensitivity arising of interactivity. They define themselves as creators of contexts and experiences, the public is the main part of their art. Through the multi modal and participatory experience, they offer the viewer the privilege of transgressing the limits of its traditional contemplative role by rather taking control of abstract forces, experiencing immersion and questioning his own senses. This idea implies experimentation about sound's effect on visual perception and vice versa, but also implies questionning the power of coherent spaces, devices and interfaces on user's experience.

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I found a recording of a sermon from a church in Arizona entitled "Right Thinking About Missions." The church is going through the book of Romans, and in Romans 10 their Pastor Adam Roland turns aside for just a moment (OK, most of the sermon) to address a very important question:
Is God's ultimate purpose to save men or to glorify Himself?
The way you answer this question impacts the way you live and especially the way you evangelize. I encourage you to listen to the sermon.
How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher? And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things! (Romans 10:14–15 KJV)
A friend referred me to some related resources that I thought I should share. The first is a John Piper book called Let the Nations Be Glad! 2nd Edition. There is a PDF excerpt available online.
The second is a John Piper article called Did Christ Die for Us or for God? What an eye opener. Here's an excerpt:
That is what the passing over of sin communicates: God's glory and his righteous governance are of minor value, or no value.
But, according to Romans, this is the most basic problem that God solved by the death of his Son. Let's read it again: "He did this [put his Son forward to die] to show his righteousness, because in his divine forbearance (or patience) he had passed over sins previously committed; it was to prove at the present time that he himself is righteous . . ." (verses 25b-26a) God would be unrighteous if he passed over sins as though the value of his glory were nothing.


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Canaan was opened in November 1979 with the support of local Christians and churches. The trust (today a charitable company limited by guarantee) was called Canaan (land of promise) as we sensed that The Lord had responded to the prayers of many before us and had brought the work into being. Since then, we have known God's provision and faithfulness over the years as the vision and work has steadily grown from a Christian bookshop / counselling centre into a resource centre which serves the church and community in many ways:
We carry a large stock of Christian Books, Bibles, CDs, Videos, Computer Software, Cards and gifts. We also have a coffee lounge for drinks and cakes available for our customers and a counselling room where we offer both professional Christian counselling or prayer and a listening service to any requiring it.
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We are blessed with a small team of professionally trained counsellors who provide private counselling. Individual clients are seen by appointment. There is a charge for this service based upon the income and means of the individual. Our counsellors are also available to help churches run training courses on counselling issues.
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A regular prayer meeting is held in Canaan on the first Tuesday of every month, 09.00 – 10.00 and the first Friday of every month, 17:00 – 18:00. We are happy to pray for individual needs at any time. We also accept private prayer requests online.
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The present research aimed to elucidate the charge dynamics of doped holes in a series of 3d-transition-metal oxides with perovskite-related structures. These oxides are basically antiferromagnetic insulators. We demonstrate by the potical spectroscopy that as the spin system is diluted or the long-range spin order is frustrated by the doped holes, the spectral weight is transferred from high-energy to low-energy region. The low-energy excitations form a so-called mid-IR absorption band which is generic to all 3d-transition-metal oxides doped with holes. The intensity of the mid-IR band is connected with the local spin order. The close connection between the spin system and the charge dynamics is most vividly displayd in the high-T_c Cu oxides owing to strong spin fluctuations in two dimensions. The research has been extended to one-dimensional Ni and Cu oxides in which some quantum spin fluid is formed even in a parent insulator due to much stronger spin fluctuations in one dimension. The presence of quantum spin fluid has been confirmed by muSR experiment for Y_2BaNiO_5, and hole doping into this compound has been successfully done, though the compound remains to be insulating. The result and strategy developed in the present research will provide a basis for future study of the charge dynamics in doped quantum spin fluid.
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Six of Crow (Book 1 of Six of Crows)
By: Leigh Bardugo
Genre: Fantasy, Thriller
Expected Publication: September 29, 2015
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Kaz, a member of the Dregs gang, has scored a big heist but he needs help. He enlists five others to help him break into the unbreakable Ice Court to steal some precious cargo.
The Good
- Characters. This story is completely character driven and is told from 5 different POVs in third the person. Kaz is the main character and if you've read The Infernal Devices, he reminds me of Will. Kaz purposely pushes people away and it makes him seem callus but as the reader; you get to know his reasons for the way he behaves. Each character has a hardship story and they are all victims of their environment. This book is 460 pages because Bardugo takes her time to fully develop each character and it's magnificent.
- World Building. SOC takes place in the same world as the Shadow and Bone series. If you've seen the map, you'll see other nations such as Shu Han, Novyi Zem, and Kerch. SOC takes place in Ketterdam and its characters are from the aforementioned nations. Kettledam resembles Atlantic City with it's gambling halls and pleasure palaces. There's gang territory, sex slavery, poverty, and corruption. Once again, Bardugo takes her time to develop her world.
- Serious Themes. Racism takes the form of Grisha vs. non-Grisha or witches vs. non-witches. The Fjerds are witch hunters and they mercilessly kill Grisha. The Grisha who aren't murdered are captured and made into indentured servants. Matthias is a witch hunter and hates Grisha. He's been trained to believe that his god hates Grisha and so he also has these strong opinions. Nina, a Grisha who saved his life, forces Matthias to think about his god and question his people and his beliefs. These theme is similar to the black vs. white issue we have in the US.
- Sex slavery is also prominent in SOC as it is in the US. Other themes include, revenge, patriotism, and friendship.
- WeNeedDiverseBooks. There are brown people of varied shades and it's not a theme of the plot which I consider to be a good thing. They are just people in the story who happen to not be white.
- Never Boring. This book is huge, not only in pages but in size. It's bigger than a normal YA book but it was NEVER boring. Even when the action slowed, we were learning more about the characters. Sometimes I feel like books have fight scenes just to break up the dialogue and that it doesn't move the story along but SOC had smart action. Every action sequenced moved the plot along and contained vital information for the heist to be successful.
- Romance. SOC isn't thick with romance but there's feelings and smiles and shoulder brushing and it's frustrating because you kind of want more but you appreciate the courtship.
- The Ending. There is an ending so you're aren't left with this huge cliffhanger.
- Grisha. I like that Bardugo didn't totally abandon Ravka and the Grisha world we grew to love in the Shadow and Bone series. You don't have to read Shadow and Bone to understand SOC.
The Bad
- My only issue was that I struggled to believe that Kaz, a seventeen year old, could pull all this off but I had to keep reminding myself that he grew up on the street and he worked very hard to be where he was so I forced myself to let it go.
Six of Crows is my new favorite book of 2015. I think it's WAY better than the Shadow and Bone series which I also enjoyed. It's got new and beautiful characters, wonderful world building, and it's very well written. I wish books like this were considered for the Printz award.


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I am in love with this recipe, it is perfect for quick, healthy, filling lunches at work or a speedy supper mid- week. This chilli is veggie friendly and everything goes into one pot.
(makes a large pot for portions to be frozen for later)
– 1/2 tbsp coconut oil
– 1 onion, diced
– 1 red pepper, chopped
– chilli flakes
– 1 courgette, diced
– 500g chopped tomatoes
– 400g kidney beans, drained
– 500g quorn mince
– 1tsp smoked paprika
– 2 tsp ground cumin
– 1 avocado, sliced
– natural yogurt
Chop up all the veggies ready to put into the pot. Heat the coconut oil in a pan over a high heat. Add onion, chilli flakes and courgettes and soften and add colour.
Add the remaining ingredients (excluding the yogurt and avocado). Bring the chilli to the boil and then turn down the heat and allow the chilli to simmer for a minimum of 30 mins for the liquid to reduce, but allow it to stay on the heat longer if desired.
Slice the avocado ready for when the chilli needs serving.
Once the chilli is cooked to perfection, take off the heat and serve into bowls with the sliced avocado piled on top and a dollop of natural yogurt. Eat and enjoy!
Truly delicious and filling. My new favourite lunch meal to prep on a Sunday and put into plastic containers which can be frozen or stored in the fridge for a later day.


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S is for shoes. Ahhh. Every woman's nemesis. Why are we so obsessed with shoes? I could go on a complete rhetoric of my own history with shoes, but I would probably be preaching to the choir. (See chapter 7 of my book, I Have MS. What's Your Super Power?) My affection for footwear has not lessened since diagnosis, but it has taken a turn. Where I once filled my closet with ridiculous trends and fashions, I now only have shoes of comfort and close fitting support. No more flip flops, high heels, or heavy boots. My foot drop and balance issues dictate shoe choice.
It is really weird. What adequately works one day may be a totally different story the next. With my foot drop, my foot wear needs to be a firm fit. There can be no additional flopping around or extra length in the toe. Lace ups work best, but are not always sensible, especially on those days when my fingers decide to go on sabbatical. On those days I find myself tying and retying laces to find the appropriate tension.
Love these!
But I wear these.
Thinking back, I have no idea how my former self tottered around on those ridiculous high heels, platforms, and Candies. I could even "trot" a bit in them. Now, even the slightest amount of lift in a shoe sends me spiraling out of control.
I also have a problem with slip-ons. When I was much younger I always wanted an official pair of polished penny loafers, complete with that shiny coin tucked in that little slot at the top of the foot. (I know...the inner Prep comes out.) The height was never the problem. I just couldn't keep them on my feet. The heel slide was intolerable no matter how many brands I tried. I used to blame my narrow heel, but I know now that it was more likely the way on which I did/did not lift my foot. (Ironic that it was always my right foot then and still is now.)
Although I do not shop much any more, my initial research on footwear brought to me Beorn as a reliable brand that woks well for me. Not always as pricey as some of the other shoes on the market, Beorn can often be found at J.C.Penney's at a reduced price. But, you do not have to go brand name. When you find a pair of shoes that work for you, the brand is not important.
I have also discovered that being able to slip off my shoes, especially when the temperature is warm, is important. Of course, this puts a screw in my lace-up plans, so I go for a Velcro walking sandal. With spring officially opening today, I am excited to get mine out of the closet because I will literally live in these. Socks or no socks, this is my pick. Where once I dreamed of being a pearl wearing preppy, I am now a true blue Bohemian flower child. If I could afford Birkenstock's I would own the entire collection. Thank goodness there are a lot of knock-offs on the market that serve just as well.
Teva also makes a nice Velcro sandal and they are especially affordable if you can wear a child's size. Seriously, that is a great ways to shop for shoes if it works for you. I have a small foot, so I wen y son was much younger (with smaller feet), I always took advantage of two-for-one sales at the local children's shoe store.
Boots are an extremely comfortable idea when weather appropriate. I can even tolerate a little bit of an incline with boots, but not much more than a moderate block rise and a square, wedge, or block sole. Once again, J.C. Penney is the place to find reasonably priced boots. Especially this time of year. Winter footwear will certainly be on sale with this being the first of spring.
At one time I had a serious shoe problem; a major fetish issue. In my early years of teaching, I would often forego food to purchase shoes (with matching handbags), many of which I only wore a few times. Now my rich tastes are rarely evident. And since my son currently wears a men's size 12, I cannot ride on his trips to the shoe store. I might make a ride to our favorite children's store soon just to see if there is anything I can afford to replace the last pair I purchased with him. (Needless to say, that last purchase is getting really thread/leather bare....They are at least six years old and worn hard.)
What are your issues with shoes and foot care? Although this may sound a ridiculous concern to most people, I know that you know what I'm talking about.
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Gianluca Boni (RGC Italy, Bologna and Ferrara) has sent me results from the latest grappling comp in Italy, the V INTERNATIONAL OLIMPIC SUBMISSION WRESTLING TOURNAMENT. Two of our students got silver medals on this No Gi tournament held on the 25th of November in the city of Modena.
Names and divisions are listed below:
Pier Andrea Petazzi RGC Bologna -78Kg C Class
Ion Condei RGC Bologna -88Kg C Class
Bravo Ragazzi, ci vediamo a presto!


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1998 Senior Thesis Abstracts
(CLASS OF 1998: If your thesis abstract is not currently included on this page and you would like it to be, please follow this link.)
Central Nervous System Acetylcholinesterase Inhibition from Coexposure to Pyridostigmine and Blood-Brain Barrier-Weakening Stress
Andrew Bacelis
(Advisor: Arch)
Pyridostigmine bromide (PB), an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor, was administered prophylactically to over six hundred thousand persons deployed in the Persian Gulf War of 1990-1991 to increase survival rates after exposure to the lethal nerve agent soman. Pyridostigmine was believed incapable of crossing the blood-brain barrier; however, side effects indicative of central nervous system involvement were reported. In the present study, the procedure used in Friedmanet al. (1996) was modified to evaluate penetration of pyridostigmine into the brain under more realistic drug administration and stress conditions, and to explore the delayed effects of AChE inhibition. Adult male Swiss Webster mice were divided into four treatment groups (pyridostigmine versus no drug, crossed with stress versus no stress). These were further divided into two temporal delay conditions: the immediate group was euthanized immediately after their last drug and stress exposure, and the delayed group was euthanized five days after last drug and stress exposure. A dose approximating the human PB dose consumed during the Persian Gulf War was dissolved in the drinking water of animals in the drug conditions. Animals in the stress conditions were subjected to forced swim sessions. Brain acetylcholinesterase activity was assayed using a modified Ellman method. The present findings indicate that pyridostigmine can penetrate the blood-brain barrier under stress, as stress allowed enough pyridostigmine past the BBB to significantly inhibit brain AChE in the Drug+Stress group. A nonsignificant trend was observed suggesting pyridostigmine may exert delayed enzymatic effects on the central nervous system after AChE inhibition. The findings underscore the importance of investigating the neurotoxic potential of pyridostigmine under these conditions in cognitive studies.Back to Thesis Index
The mechanism of axis specification in the marine wormUrechis caupo and phylogenetic implications
Meredith Calvert
(Advisor: Black)
In many spiralian organisms (such as annelids, molluscs and echiurans) the establishment of normal body symmetry during development is dependent upon the specification of cells within the D-quadrant. In some molluscs, this occurs by an inductive interaction between the macromeres of the D-quadrant and the micromeres of the animal pole. The mechanism of axis specification utilized in the marine echiuran wormUrechis caupo was investigated by treating developing embryos with an extracellular matrix perturbant, monensin. This suppresses macromere-micromere contact in molluscan embryos, and should prevent normal axis formation inU. caupo if macromere-micromere induction is important in this species. Treated embryos were observed using scanning electron microscopy and light microscopy. The results showed that a macromere-micromere induction is occurring inU. caupo, and that this mechanism is necessary for normal axis formation. The different inductive mechanisms utilized by spiralian organisms are examined within an evolutionary context.Back to Thesis Index
Agrobacterium rhizogenes mediated transformation in soybean Glycine max
Sarah Davidson
(Advisor: Dalton)
Root nodules of nitrogen-fixing legumes, such as soybean (Glycine max ), are exposed to various active oxygen species produced by the strong reducing conditions needed to convert molecular nitrogen to usable ammonia. Nodules have several enzymes that scavenge active oxygen species, including ascorbate peroxidase (AP) which scavenges H2O2 in the nodule cytosol. In order to look at the role that ascorbate peroxidase plays in the nodule, it is desirable to study the effects of down regulation. One method of accomplishing such a goal is to introduce a sequence for ascorbate peroxidase in the antisense orientation, thus blocking translation of AP transcripts. The novel bacterium,Agrobacterium rhizogenes, is an excellent mediator of such transformation, as it transfers a segment of its T-DNA to the plant and induces the plant to produce transformed roots. In this study,Agrobacterium rhizogenes K599 carrying a binary vector with a cDNA for ascorbate peroxidase fused to a GUS reporter gene was introduced into young soybean hypocotyls and cotyledons. Fluorometric, histochemical, and opine detection assays were used to assay for GUS expression and cucumopine synthesis respectively, which are indicative of successful transformation of the plant byA. rhizogenes. As indicated by the GUS and opine assays no transformed soybean tissue was obtained. As soybean has historically been resistant to most methods of transformation available today, it is hoped that by applying the AP antisense construct to the commonly transformed legume,Lotus corniculatus, transformed roots will be obtained which will allow us to elucidate the role of ascorbate peroxidase in legume root nodules.Back to Thesis Index
An Investigation of the Signal Transduction Pathways Responsible for Differential Exocytosis in the Bag Cells ofAplysia
Adam Douglass
(Advisor: Arch)
The molecular mechanisms governing the differential exocytosis of acidic peptide (AP) and egg-laying hormone (ELH) from the bag cells ofAplysia californica were examined by monitoring secretionin vitro. Following radiolabeling of all newly-synthesized proteins, secretion from isolated bag cell organs was stimulated by chemical depolarization. Peptide synthesis was found to decrease during winter months, in agreement with earlier studies. Studies of particular focus were conducted in the presence of GTPgammaS or aluminum tetrafluoride ion, both of which are known to activate heterotrimeric G-proteins. Peptides released into the secretion medium were desalted by gel filtration and then separated by isoelectric focusing. The amounts of each were quantified by liquid scintillation spectroscopy. Inability to obtain an adequate supply of animals prevented the completion of the intended experiments and replicable data were not obtained for either of the treatments. Potential complications resulting from the saponin treatment that was used to facilitate the transport of GTPgammaS into the cell interior are discussed in light of the apparent reduction in secretory response that was observed in the presence of the chaotropic reagent. Mechanisms by which signal transduction pathways might mediate differential peptide release are discussed and an attempt is made to reconcile them with the current model for regulated exocytosis.Back to Thesis Index
Growth factor response in feline oviductal stromal cells
Lucy Goodwin
(Advisor: McClellan)
The cellular effects of estrogens and progestins on the uterine and oviductal lining are thought to be dependent on interactions between lumenal surface epithelial cells and the underlying stromal cells. A general model contends that female sex steroid hormones act through the stroma via autocrine and paracrine production of growth factors like EGF and IGF-1 that then affect the epithelium. Identifying cellular sites of peptide growth factor action in female reproductive tract tissues has been hampered by the use of mixed or semi-purified cultures of stromal and epithelial cells, and specific roles for epithelial and stromal cells in indirect models of estrogen and progestin action have not been confirmed. Here, ERK activation and changes in tyrosine phosphorylation patterns in cloned feline oviductal stromal cells were examined as early markers of EGF and IGF-1 action. Effects on signaling pathways were correlated with morphological changes and cell growth measured by tritiated thymidine and thiazolyl blue (MTT), a cell-number assay. The two growth factors elicited distinct patterns of ERK activation and tyrosine phosphorylation yet both peptides acted as short-term mitogens. IGF-1 promoted cell survival and shape changes associated with decreased adherence. The data herein support the notion that EGF and IGF-1, peptides whose concentrations are increased by E2 act directly on stromal cells in the oviduct to promote limited DNA synthesis and differentiation. This study was funded in part by a HHMI Undergraduate Research Program grant.Back to Thesis Index
The Effects of Maternal Eating Disorders on Fetal Development: The Little Fetus that Couldn't
Deanna Grant
(Advisor: Black)
Women with poor nutritional status before and during pregnancy may give birth to babies who fail to grow to their genetic potential. The consequences of intrauterine growth retardation can be severe, including increased perinatal mortality, delayed physical and neurological development, and a higher incidence of adult diseases such as non-insulin dependent diabetes and ischemic heart disease. Some researchers contend that increased maernal weight gain has no beneficial effects. My analysis, however, supports a positive relationship between maternal weight gain and birthweightin both normal and underweight women. Thus, an obstetrician can increase the chance that a malnourished woman gives birth to a healthy infant by encouraging her to gain adequate weight during pregnancy. This is particularly important in the case of eating-disordered women. When a woman's percentage of body fat falls below a certain threshold, the body suspends reproductive function. This prevents unsuccessful pregnancies. Nevertheless, by using fertility drugs, eating-disordered women can reverse this defense mechanism. This practice ignores the data that show that underweight and amenorrheic women have complicated pregnancies and give birth to an abnormally high proportion of growth-retarded babies.Back to Thesis Index
The Effects of Maternal Eating Disorders on Fetal Development: The Little Fetus that Couldn't
Mark William Jarvis
(Advisor: Ruben)
Apoptosis is a kind of genetically programmed cell death. It is used by organisms to remove useless or, more importantly, deleterious cells. A cell which has lost its ability to control proliferation is particularly detrimental, and if not eliminated, could grow into a tumor. Apoptosis is one possible mechanism by which the organism can eliminate a potential tumor. The occurrence of tumors in Amphibia is rare and is reflected in an increased resistance to chemically-induced tumor formation. A potential basis for this anomaly could be that amphibians regulate apoptosis differently from mammals or other vertebrates. Cells which lose their ability to die would presumably be more susceptible to transformation into cancer. Since several members of the TNF family of cytokines and their associated receptors have been implicated as one inductive mechanism of apoptosis, determining if apoptosis ofXenopus laevis lymphocytes is similarly regulated by TNF-a, is of interest. Functional experiments revealed that apoptosis ofXenopus laevis splenocytes could be enhanced by treatment with TNF-a, provided the cells were first incubated in IFN-g. While these results were consistent within experimental groups, they were not statistically significant when the entire population is taken into account. Further lines of experimental evidence suggest that apoptosis in these cells may be regulated by TNF-a. Here, I provide evidence for the enhanced expression of the TNF receptor p55 in splenocytes treated with IFN-g. Concurrent with the mode of action proposed in the mammalian literature, IFN-g treatment increased the binding of the anti-TNFR55 antibody in a splenocyte extract. Western blot analysis of the splenocyte cell extract to identify the TNF receptor p55 was inconclusive due to global binding to many of the proteins in the extract. Despite inconsistencies, pre-treatment with IFN-g, followed by TNF-a treatment never produced a statistically significant decrease in apoptosis, only an increase. The TNF-a mechanism of killing appears to be similar inXenopus to that in mammals and other vertebrates. Thus, the increased resistence ofXenopus to tumor formation is not likely to be due to the absence or a reversal in function of TNF-a regulated apoptosis.Back to Thesis Index
A Metapopulation Model of a Multi-Species Marine Fisheries Reserve
Pema Kitaeff
(Advisor: Childress)
Marine Fisheries Reserves have been advocated in the recent literature as an efficient method of sustaining an exploited population of marine organisms. Dispersal from a reserve which protects a portion of the population may enhance the abundance of individuals outside the reserve. To assess this effect for four commercial Northwest species, a mathematical model representing a real-life MFR was constructed based on Levin's metapopulation model (1969). Life-history data for the Japanese Abalone, Red Sea Urchin, Dungeness Crab, and Kelp Bass were used as input for the model to determine what proportion and type of patches would be necessary to support viable populations for all four fished species. Results showed that a fairly large reserve (70%) would be necessary to support sustainably viable populations of all four species simultaneously. Results also showed that animals with similar habitat requirements may be protected by the same reserve.Back to Thesis Index
A Yeast Virus Replication: Initiation of the Life Cycle using a Yeast Cytoplasmic Transcription System that is not Dependent on Homologous Recombination
Andre Limnander de Nieuwenhove
(Advisor: Russell)
In order to study the cis acting sequences that are necessary for replication of the M1 double stranded RNA virus of the yeastSaccharomyces cerevisiae, it is necessary to establish an efficient system for cytoplasmic transcription of viral RNAs from an M1 cDNA clone. Establishing this system would provide a launching platform for M1 infections. The system used thus far is based on the pGKL plasmids of the yeastKluyveromyces lactis, which have been introduced into S. cerevisiae. This system, however, is dependent on in vivo homologous recombination, which decreases its efficiency with respect to systems that can be manipulated in vitro. The purpose of this study was to create a small linear plasmid vector that can be manipulated in vitro , and that can replicate upon transformation into cells containing pGKL2. The first step to create this linear plasmid is to clone the terminal inverted repeats (TIR) of pGKL2 into the ends of the MCS of a plasmid cloning vector. The design allows cutting of this plasmid with a blunt cutting restriction enzyme, thereby releasing a linear plasmid (pLIN) with termini exactly like those of pGKL2 and the MCS in the middle. Because these termini are responsible for binding pGKL2-encoded replication proteins, we expect pLIN to replicate efficiently. In the present thesis I report successful cloning of the first TIR into the plasmid cloning vector. The cloning of the second TIR has been unsuccessful thus far. Perspectives and future experimental approaches are discussed, as well as the implications that the development of pLIN would have on the long-term objectives of the laboratory.Back to Thesis Index
Shortcomings of Current Crop Pollination Strategies: Lessons From Natural Pollination Systems
Margaret M. Mayfield
(Advisor: Karoly)
Over half of all crops used by humans require animal pollination for reproductive success. Most crops in the US and Europe are pollinated exclusively by the European honey bee (Apis mellifera). In recent years declining numbers of European honey bees, caused by diseases and mite infections, have increased public and scientific interest in crop pollination and this honey bee pollination strategy. Although honey bee pollination is considered to be the best strategy for ensuring maximized crop yields, little is truly known about how efficient this pollination strategy is, or whether alternative strategies, such as the management of wild bees, could provide equivalent or better pollination to crops. In this study, I examine reproductive success, pollen limitation, pollinator visitation variability, and pollinator covariation in natural and crop systems. I also look at the frequency of generalist and specialist pollination strategies in nature. From these data I suggest that the honey bee pollination strategy is not providing crops with above normal pollinator services or improving yields above natural levels. The data from this study suggest that alternative pollination strategies, such as the management of wild bee populations, should provide more effective alternatives to the honey bee pollination strategy. My results also suggest that honey bees are needed to compensate for the severely reduced number of wild pollinators in agricultural areas, at least until effective land and pollinator management programs are enacted in this country and around the world.Back to Thesis Index
Behavioral Responses of Callianassa californiensis and Upogebia pugettensis (Decapoda: Crustacea) to anoxic stress
Rigel D. Pearce
(Advisor: Childress)
Studies have shown that Upogebia pugettensis and Callianassa californiensis have physiological differences which lead to differing tolerances to low oxygen conditions. This study illustrates the differences in the behavioral strategies to such conditions between these two species. Upogebia pugettensis and Callianassa californiensis were put in specialized narrow tanks which were then sealed for 36 hours. The behavioral responses to anoxic stress were observed and compared between species. As predicted based on physiological differences, Upogebia exhibited stress-related behaviors sooner than Callianassa. By 36 hours, Upogebia performed very few behaviors due to oxygen deprivation, whereas Callianassa was still fairly active.Back to Thesis Index
Synthesis of 5-iodonorvaline from N-carboxybenzyl-glutamic acid-1-benzyl ester: A Novel Compound for Phasing in the X-ray Crystallographic Analysis of Proteins
Michael Quon
(Advisor: Glasfeld)
5-iodonorvaline was synthesized in this experiment as a possible vehicle for the incorporation of the heavy atom iodine into proteins. It is believed that this 'un-natural' amino acid will aid in the production of heavy atom derivatized protein isomorphs for phase determination in x-ray crystallography.Back to Thesis Index
Seasonal and Spatial Variation in Oxidative Stress in an Old Growth Pseudotsuga menziesii Canopy
Ellen Francis Roberts
(Advisor: Dalton)
Oxidative damage to various cell components (proteins, lipids and DNA) is one of the most universal effects of environmental stress in plants. Environmental stresses, such as drought stress or extremes of temperature and light, result in the increased endogenous production of activated oxygen species, such as superoxide (O2-.)), hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), hydroxy radicals (OH.) and singlet oxygen (1)O2). Plants are equipped with an elaborate array of antioxidants and antioxidant enzymes which protect the cell by scavenging these activated oxygen species. Thus oxidative damage is a measure of the extent to which the protection system is unable to keep up with the rate at which activated oxygen is being produced. This study investigated the effect of canopy position and season on oxidative stress as measured by bioindicators for lipid peroxidation -thiobarbituric acid-reactive species (TBARS)- and protein oxidation -protein carbonyl content- in the foliage of old growth Douglas-fir ( Pseudotsuga menziesii ). Oxidative stress as estimated by TBARS was greatest at the lowest position in the canopy and decreased at all positions during the winter. Protein carbonyl content followed the same seasonal pattern, but showed no significant effect of position.Back to Thesis Index
Microsatellite-Based Estimates of Individual Inbreeding and Relatedness for a Population of the Wildflower, Mimulus guttatus
Andrea Sweigart
(Advisor: Russell)
To better understand the evolutionary transition from self-fertilization to outcrossing, individual inbreeding coefficients were estimated and the relationship between geographic distance and genetic relatedness was examined for a population of Mimulus guttatus that has an intermediate selfing rate. Extremely polymorphic microsatellite loci were amplified using PCR in M. guttatus individuals sampled in pairs along two transects. Expected heterozygosities for five loci ranged from 0.79 to 0.93. Using observed microsatellite allele frequencies, the population inbreeding coefficient ( F ) was calculated to be 0.19 (SE = 0.023). A method-of-moments estimator developed by Ritland (1996) was used to estimate the distribution of inbreeding among and relatedness between individuals of a natural population. The mean individual inbreeding coefficient ( F = 0.16) did not differ significantly from the population-level estimate. Individuals sampled from one transect showed significantly more inbreeding than individuals sampled along the other (p = 0.005). There was no apparent relationship between interplant distance (range: 0 to 14 meters) and mean genetic relatedness between individuals. However, there was a trend indicating that variance in relatedness declines with increasing interplant distances. These results represent the first application of polymorphic microsatellites to estimate fine-scale genetic population structure and will provide the opportunity to explore novel realms of population evolutionary dynamics.Back to Thesis Index
Tailoring New DNA-Binding Specificities in the Escherichia coli Purine Repressor Through A Mutation at Histidine 20
Danielle K. Vincent
(Advisor: Glasfeld)
The Escherichia coli purine repressor functions as the master regulatory protein in de novo purine nucleotide biosynthesis through binding of the pur F operator upon binding the corepressor, hypoxanthine. The thermodynamic importance of histidine 20 in the binding of PurR to the pur F operator was assessed through the mutation of residue 20 to alanine, arginine, and glutamine. The dissociation constants of the alanine and arginine mutants, determined with fluorescence anisotropy, are 1000 nM and 20 nM, respectively. The glutamine mutant demonstrates only nonspecific binding to the pur F operator. The dissociation constants of these three mutants suggest histidine 20 may contact the DNA via a charged, water-mediated hydrogen bond. Site-directed mutagenesis of a double mutant, in which histidine 20 and arginine 26 were mutated to an arginine and a histidine, respectively, was successful. PurR belongs to the GalR/LacI protein family and is structurally similar to LacI. Binding studies performed with the double mutant and the pur F and lac O operator sequences should determine whether PurR can be engineered to mimic LacI specificity.


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Mickalene Thomas
Timken Lecture Hall, California College of the Arts, 1111 Eighth Street, San Francisco CA, 94107
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The work of New York-based artist Mickalene Thomas introduces a complex vision of what it means to be a woman and expands common definitions of beauty. Thomas' work stems from her study of art history and classical genres of portraiture, landscape and still life. While known for her elaborate paintings in rhinestone, acrylic, and enamel, Thomas also creates photographs and collages. As part of her artistic process, she builds mock interiors, stages figurative tableaux for photographs and then often transforms the photographs into collages. Though she continues to use these works as resources for her paintings, Thomas has also begun to present these photographs as finished pieces. Inspired by sources ranging from the nineteenth century Hudson River School to Édouard Manet, Henri Matisse and Romare Bearden, Thomas explores notions of beauty from a contemporary perspective infused with influences of popular culture and Pop Art.
While working across multiple series, much of her photographic work functions as a personal act of deconstruction and reappropriation—both of images she has created herself and images she has singled out as influence. With each series, she grapples with and asserts new definitions of beauty and inspiration. The 2016 Aperture publication, Muse: Mickalene Thomas Photographs, is the first to gather together her various approaches to photography, including portraits, collages, Polaroids, and other processes. This collection of portraits and staged scenes reflects a very personal community of inspiration as well—a collection of muses that includes herself, her mother, and her friends and lovers, emphasizing the communal and social aspects of art-making and creativity that pervade her work.
Mickalene Thomas earned her BFA in painting at Pratt Institute and an MFA at the Yale University School of Art. She has participated in residencies at the Studio Museum in Harlem, New York and Versailles Foundation Munn Artists Program, Giverny, France. Her work has been exhibited internationally and she has been awarded multiple prizes and grants, including the Brooklyn Museum Asher B. Durand Award (2012), Timerhi Award for Leadership in the Arts (2010), Joan Mitchell Grant and Pratt Institute Alumni Achievement Award (both 2009), and Rema Hort Mann Grant (2007).
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Awoiska van der Molen
Fall 2017 Residency
Headlands Center for the Arts, Sausalito, CA
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The work of Awoiska van der Molen (b. 1972, Netherlands) develops from a desire to comprehend the core of the isolated world she photographs. In order to achieve the sense of solitude necessary to gain access to the stoic nature of the landscape, she spends long periods of time isolated in the natural environment. She takes time to experience the landscape and penetrates deep into the essence of the remote, hushed world created in her photographs. She immerses herself in the landscape, moves slowly, returns repeatedly and by doing so makes these unknown places her own. This gradual and solitary working process continues into the darkroom where her pictures are printed by hand—an intimate process—further imparting a unique stillness that emanates from her work.


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A NEW FORUM to promote local post offices and help branches share innovative ideas and best practice has been hailed a great success by its organisers Central Devon MP Mel Stride and Ashburton's Post Office apprentice Joanna Giles. The event, held at Dartmoor National Park HQ in Bovey Tracey and believed to be a UK first, drew representatives from various branches within the constituency including Buckfast, Buckfastleigh, Belstone, Chagford, Crediton, Christow, Exbourne, Liverton, Manaton, Moretonhampstead and North Tawton as well as some from outside the constituency. In addition to Post Office representatives the forum was also attended by Devon County Council Leader John Hart, Dartmoor National Park Chief Executive Kevin Bishop, the National and Regional Chairs of the Federation of Small Businesses Michael Cherry and Andrew Postlethwaite and the CEO of the Devon Chamber of Commerce George Cowcher.
Joanna Giles explained:
"Post Offices face many challenges but there are also ways to increase footfall and for post offices to become an even more important part of the local community. We need more cooperation between branches and I hope this very successful event is the just the start!"
Mel Stride added:
"In Ashburton we have a post office that plays a key part in the local community through initiatives like donating 2p from every cash withdrawal to worth local causes and successfully incorporating the town's library into the branch; offering far longer opening hours while giving residents another reason to stop by. They are also helping businesses and residents affected by the closure of the Lloyds branch in the town by offering a range of banking services. I'm delighted today's event was so well supported and there was a lot of positivity around some of the ideas exchanged."
Photo: Organisers Central Devon MP Mel Stride (speaking) and Ashburton's Post Office apprentice Joanna Giles (left) at a new forum they have set up to promote local post offices and help branches share innovative ideas and best practice.


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My games
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my main projects
Hello everyone, these are all my games, the ones i'm currently making. These are all the good fun games. The games that will be updates all the time.
Survive the Wild
Survive the wild is a multiplayer game whare you survive in the wild, quite litterily You have to eat, drink, fight, start fires, and live, all in the wild! Learn more or download by clicking on the above link!
Redspot, Blood and paril!
Redspot is probably now one of the best multi player audio friendly first person shooter games available! It includes over 25 items of destruction, and that grows all the time! It is completely accessable and there will probably always be someone to kill! For more info, you can download and view the included documentation. For those of you who like blood, how many red spots of blood can you splatter on the ground... How many deaths can you cause!
Bloodshed, release the pain!
This is a small little intresting game I threw together, whare you fight enemies, get intresting items, use random weapons, and own! This is in one executable and uses sapi, so it's completely portable. Enjoy!
Sammy center
Sammy senter is the new version of game suite. This, is the proper version, with all new games and sound effects.
the randomness of sound
Ment for utter bordum, pick up random items and throw them at one another, such as well... a screen reader blowing up a car, or a peperoni bag destroying a building. Just for fun, and complete bordum.
Iminent death
This is just a little side scroller that I am making, it's pretty fun. You can make and kill your own enemies, with there own characteristics such as speed and jumptime and what not. There are quite a few weapons, and things such as that.
Braille plus emulater
This is a little thing me and my friend mason put together, and it is an atempt to simulate a braille plus or icon from APH. More in the readme.
Don't be surprised if these games don't get updated offen, i'm doing quite a bit to them, and I like big releases rather then tiny beta's.
These are some games that I will no longer be working on or have stopped developing.
Survive the wild, the old version
This is the old version of survive the wild. Pick up plants, and eat them, well also having a good stock. hehe, some survival. No wonder this game isn't supported anymore.
Game suite
This is the first ever project I ever made. It has a couple fun games and such.


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Have you experienced hemorrhoids in your life? This condition affects almost 50 percent of adults, making it one of the most common medical issues that people experience.
It tends to strike between the ages of 45 and 65, although both older and younger adults may be affected as well. It is possible for children to suffer from hemorrhoids, but this is not a common occurrence.
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What Causes Hemorrhoids
Also, if you have trouble with bowel movements, tend to be more sedentary, or are expecting a child, you are more likely to have hemorrhoids. Most medical professionals feel that they arise because the blood vessels near the anus experience intense straining. Essentially, a hemorrhoid is when the vein near the anal region swells up.
Hemorrhoids often need treatment in order to heal. There are a variety of products on the market, including creams, ointments and sitz baths. In addition, changing your diet can help, and surgery is also an option.
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Just going by numbers alone, Venapro is a popular choice and deserves a mention whenever speaking about treatment for hemorrhoids. The information that follows will talk about what Venapro is, so that people can determine if they want to give it a try.
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When using Venapro, you first apply the oral spray. In the morning, afternoon and evening, this spray is applied beneath the tongue, allowing fast absorption into the blood stream.
That way, the treatment is able to help the user as soon as possible. This is one of the things that makes Venapro unique; it does not tackle the problem just from the outside. Instead, in goes into the body as well. After the oral spray, there is a colon health supplement to take.
It is an essential part of the process, because it is a preventative step. It keeps the user from getting constipated, which makes it less likely that the hemorrhoids will come back.
Venapro works from the inside; this is different than the vast majority of other products on the market. When users cease to apply those topical products, there is often an increase in their symptoms. In contrast, Venapro targets the main problem.
Most users are very happy with their experience after using Venapro. Still, it is important to mention that everyone experiences different results. It may take more time for you to find relief than another individual.


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Julie Tomsett first stepped into the medical facility located at 1311 West Main St. in 2012 when she accompanied her son to a doctor's appointment there. Julie and her husband Rob Tomsett, a physician's assistant and former Army medic, had founded GracePointe Healthcare in 2011 under the medical direction of Dr. Ted Leichner. The business was looking to expand beyond its original 1,000-square-foot facility in Cool Springs. "That day I felt like God said to me that this was the place where (GracePointe) would relocate," Julie Tomsett said.
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Firewall rules are applied in the order in which they exist in the rule table.
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Rules are displayed (and enforced) in the following order:
User-defined pre rules have the highest priority and are enforced in top-to-bottom ordering with a per-virtual NIC level precedence.
Auto-plumbed rules.
Local rules defined at an NSX Edge level.
Service Composer rules - a separate section for each policy. You cannot edit these rules in the Firewall table, but you can add rules at the top of a security policy firewall rules section. If you do so, you must re-synchronize the rules in Service Composer. For more information, see Service Composer.
Default Distributed Firewall rule
You can move a custom rule up or down in the table. The default rule is always at the bottom of the table and cannot be moved.
- In the Firewall tab, select the rule that you want to move.
- Click the Move rule up () or Move rule down () icon.
- Click Publish Changes.


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2018 SCAD VITA Award for the Best Posters in Clinical and Research Category
It is our pleasure to inform you about new funding opportunity. SCAD has established the VITA Award for the best posters in clinical and research category, related to color and appearance in esthetic dentistry. US/international applicants are eligible for the awards. Each recipient will receive a $1,500 stipend at the annual meeting. Submission deadline: September 15, 2018.
Important Dates:
- Abstract submission deadline (via Email) Sep 15, 2018
- Abstract notifications emailed to Presenters Sep 18, 2018
- All applicants, mandatory preregistration for the annual meeting Sep 24, 2018
- SCAD annual meeting Oct 18-20, 2018


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100 percent containment expected at Mill Creek Fire
July 16, 2017
Firefighters expected to have the Mill Creek Fire burning northeast of Hayden fully contained by Sunday night.
The wildland blaze, which started when a bulldozer caught fire July 1, has burned 482 acres on mostly private land.
"We fully anticipate that, by the time crews are done there today, it will be 100-percent contained," Routt County Emergency Management Director David "Mo" DeMorat said Sunday.
Fire activity has been minimal, with some single-tree torching.
Full containment means there is fire line and natural barriers around the entire fire.
Firefighters will continue to monitor those lines.
They fire will not be deemed out until no smoke has been observed for a minimum of 48 hours.
As of last week, fighting the fire had cost $1.2 million.
The state is expected to cover most of that cost.
Routt County is currently managing the fire.
The West Routt Fire Protection District is expected to take control in the coming days.
On the other hand, it is almost as if Mother Nature wants the area around the fire to burn.
On Saturday, smoke was reported on the northwest side of Pilot Knob on privately-owned land.
It is suspected lightning caused a single tree to catch fire.
DeMorat said the fire was in a very remote area that was practically inaccessible to vehicles and ground crews.
He added that crews would have been forced to be brought to the location by helicopter, and he did not think it was worth the risk, because there was little risk of the fire spreading.
Instead, a helicopter was used to make about 10 water drops.
"We'll continue to monitor it," DeMorat said.
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Love Me, Love My Money
When did Wong Jing begin going soft? Everyone loses their edge eventually I suppose, but it is sad seeing it happen to the man who gave tasteless and outlandish fare a respectable name. Of course Wong Jing has also been one as likely to follow a trend as to create one and these days romantic comedies are the big thing in Hong Kong. Earlier in the year (2001) he teamed up Leon Lai and Cecilia Cheung in Everyday is Valentine and now he has thrown together Tony Leung Chiu-wai and the effervescent Hsu Chi in an attempt to cash in on the latest fad. Though Everyday had some middling appeal (HK$10MM), Love Me falls short of both inspiration and box office draw (HK$4.6MM).
It takes a while to realize just how limp this film is because of the pleasures derived by simply watching Tony and Hsu Chi in action. Both are seamlessly attractive and ooze a genial dewy charm that appears to be almost effortless. So it is very easy to lay back and wait for the inevitable to happen meet cute, fall in love, fight and reconcile and take a certain satisfaction from it. Sure its basic eye candy but without a doubt high quality eye candy the Godiva of eye candy. And it looks so good to eat that you are half way through it before you realize that something is missing from this gooey looking chocolate a script that is neither very amusing nor very romantic. Its not for lack of trying from the two main stars but they are saddled with a script that that would have sunk the English fleet at Trafalgar. The plot outline certainly seems to give the opportunity to have some fun with but the dots are never connected with the appropriate dashes.
Tony plays an extremely wealthy businessman who is tighter with a dollar than a nouvelle upper eastside eatery is with their entrée. His cheapness causes his entire staff and his girlfriend to leave him on the same day and his girlfriend decides to donate his furniture to goodwill and to cancel his credit cards. Hsu Chi and her friend, Teresa Mak, see him accepting money from an old girlfriend now pregnant - and jump to the obvious conclusion that he must be a gigolo. It just so happens that Hsu Chi needs to show a boyfriend to her father, Wong Yat Fei, and who better than a gigolo she can hire shades of Boys are Easy! Tony finds the fact that they think he earns his money by pleasing women rather a compliment and he goes along with their mistaken impressions - and in his circumstances he can also use the money. Of course romance comes a calling but Tony continues the deception because it is so refreshing to have a woman loving him for himself and not for his money. Angie Cheung has a cameo as a seductive therapist and Lam Ka Tung plays Tony's friend.
Its not that the film is difficult to get through I would stay to watch Hsu Chi smile and pout during a tropical hurricane - and Tony is rather fun in this role as a miserly tightwad but where is the craziness, the loopiness, the it makes no sense but who cares that one use to associate with Wong Jing. He plays it much too safe here and ends up with a run of the mill romantic comedy that is as forgettable as a politicians promise.
My rating for this film: 6.0


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- Folinic acid has been shown to be effective in preventing toxic reactions caused by antifolates while not reducing their therapeutic activity as antimalarial agents.
- —Elliott K. Main et al., The Journal of the American Medical Association, 17 June 1983
- The two drugs most widely used against malaria, particularly for prophylaxis, are chloroquine and the anti-folate pyrimethamine.
- —F.E.G. Cox, Nature, 17 Jan. 1991


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The presidential musical continues as the candidates fight for Florida.
From Iowa to New Hampshire to South Carolina, Mitt Romney repeatedly spoke the lyrics to "America the Beautiful" along the campaign trail, but Romney took it to the next level when campaigning in Florida.
While speaking to a group of his supporters on the eve of the state's primary election he proudly sang out the lyrics to the all-American song and followed by saying "I love this country. I love it's beauty."
As for Romney's opponent, Newt Gingrich, he was not as keen to the idea of singing.
While campaigning at Fred's Southern Kitchen in Plant City, Florida Tuesday, a patron told Gingrich about Romney singing "America the Beautiful" and asked "will we get singing out of you?"
"A man knows his limitations," Gingrich replied. He laughed it off and passed the request onto his wife. "Callista is great singer."
Of course, it seems President Obama has received the most praise for his musical abilities getting recognized by the hit show "American Idol" itself after singing the first line of Al Green's song, "Let's Stay Together" at a campaign event in New York earlier this January.
Nigel Lythgoe, the executive producer of the hit show "American Idol" currently airing on FOX, used Twitter to invite the president to sing on the show Friday and followed up on Monday.
Lythgoe tweeted: "@BarackObama we loved your vocal performance so much we'd love to invite you on to #AmericanIdol this Season for a duet with Al Green."
"American Idol" often has famous musicians and celebrities appear on the show, but Obama has yet to reply to Lythgoe's tweet.


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Ref: TTS2640Low level Chalkboard and Drywipe table with storage compartments. 15mm Maple covered MDF table, comes with reversible Drywipe/ Chalkboard two piece table top. Ideal for children to play, draw and let their artistic imaginations run wild. This product is supplied in flat pack form with easy to follow assembly instructions. Colour: Maple.Dimensions: 410 x 1160 x 800mm (HxWxD) Supplied with locking castors. Reversible Drywipe/Chalkboard two piece table top. Generous storage space.Supplied in 2 boxes. Total weight 50kgs.Please allow up to 4 weeks for delivery.
MML price with free delivery: £145.10


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Z-Wave is one of the most widely used wireless communication protocols in the world of smart home and IoT devices. That's why, if you are looking for an easy and smart garage door solution, one of your best options is to choose a Z-Wave Garage Door Controller.
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If your home automation system is centered around Z-Wave or consists at least of one Z-Wave enabled controller we have selected the best products that will fit your needs. On this page, you will find short reviews of what we would consider the best z-wave thermostats.
Update June 2018: Added two categories (New Generation Products, Old Generation Products) to better reflect the Z-Wave controller market conditions…
If you don't know what home automation protocol to choose yet and want to dive deeper into the intricacies of orchestrating your home – buying a cheap Z-Wave USB adapter might be the perfect option for you. These sticks turn your ordinary pc into a fully customizable Z-Wave controller.
Want to implement a new easy to install smart home solution? Check out our picks for the best plug-n-power home automation kits currently available on the market today.
Want to learn what the best smart home locks for 2017 are? Check out our picks for the most secure door locks with home automation integration right here.
One of the easiest ways to start your home automation setup is to purchase a few good smart bulbs. That's why, we've decided to give you our list of the best smart lighting solutions for the smart home for 2016.
Security – that reassuring sense that everything's okay. It enables us to fully appreciate life and live to our full…
Zigbee and Z-Wave are definitely on the rise. That's why Logitech has decided to incorporate this technology into their product portfolio. The Logitech Home Hub Extender will expand your existing Logitech Harmony Hub with the capability to talk to Z-Wave and Zigbee enabled devices.
For months there have been rumours around about new Vera hardware that should supersede the Vera3 and the VeraLite. Vera Control confirmed the new VeraEdge last week which will be the successor of the VeraLite. It should be just a matter of time until the Vera4 – or whatever it will be called – will be announced, as well.


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Dawn Wolff, a mother of two children afflicted with AIDS, was photographed in September, 1991 in Milwaukee. The photo went with a story about what she was planning to do in the event of her death. One son had AIDS, one son did not. After many years, the complications of living with AIDS finally caught up with her and she passed away in August, 2010.
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Tulsa, OK 74133
(918) 615-3339
Mon - Sat: 10:00AM - 8:00PM
Sun: Closed
SPA LUX will take you into the world of relaxation and calmness through superior massage, aroma and hydro-therapies, and offer you the best in beauty treatments fused with technologies to indulge and revive your body and soul.
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Great atmosphere. The receptionist was very informative and a pleasure to deal with. The steam room and dry sauna were great to relax in pre and post massage. The masseuse was AMAZING! I ended up with a deep tissue as I had several knots that needed to worked out. I will be going back very soon and highly reccomend Spa Lux for anyone wanting a relaxing, comfortable environment and a great massage.
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I have not found another establishment in the Tulsa area that provides such a high level of service consistently. My most recent visit exceeded my expectations. I left feeling better than I anticipated.
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77 Acres, Northeast Burnet County being a part of the Joppa Community. Perfect size little ranch for your urban "getta way" from urban sprawl. Picturesque sunset views over rolling ranch land. Enjoy the piece & quite of the area except for occasional coyotes at sunset. Year round livestock pond having water through the recent historic drought and a history of duck and dove hunting. Neighboring uses are large working cattle ranch, vineyard, and country home sites with acreage. No manufactured homes allowed but "barndominiums" are welcomed for weekend or full time residence. Approximately 5 miles west off of U.S. Hwy 183 allows short commute to Cedar Park, Georgetown & Austin, or only 15-18 miles to Liberty Hill or Burnet. The owner has decided to offer the last remaining 77 acres of an original 160 acres. The other acreage sites sold over the past year. Access is by FM-963 and CR-210.


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It's been close to two weeks now. And usually I would have a voice in my head saying "Hello, how dare you. Why aren't you writing. Everyone is very disappointed in you. You. Make. Me. Sick." Alas, this little voice was no where to be heard because I was truly just too busy. With stuff going on at work, wedding shenanigans & then my sister coming. Aaaahhh! Craziness I tell you. I don't think I barely had a chance to pick up my laptop other than check emails. So, instead of telling you in full length of all the things I've failed to tell you (yes, I am a failure), I thought a sort of list would do justice.
Work: With Spring break my little shop was crazy with caffeine deprived people and thus very busy. I think I might invest in some of those shoes that have the built in skates on the bottom to roll around back & forth because I so think I did tons of miles on my feet last week! It was brutal.
Creating: A full on itinerary for our time in Seattle. From the time we set foot on Washington soil we will be busy bees. Our engagement shoot will be early that week, which will be taking place at Pike Place Market. Also I'll be making time to get a wedding inspire tattoo on my arm! Done by a girl I went to high school with who now is a tattoo artist. No details for you. Sorry. It's a surprise.
Reading: I just got done reading Sing Me Home by Jodi Picoult. I was highly disappointed. It was very predictable and I pretty much knew what was going to happen page to page. It seems like a story that has been written or told many times. I lost interest about half way into the book when I was aware that it was going to take place in a court setting for most the book. I've heard people rave about it, yet I feel like the people that have told me that are people that would not normally open up a book that is mainly about a lesbian couple. I think I was mostly disappointed because most the books I have read by Jodi are gut wrenching stories that have maybe been told over and over but at the same time are very suspenseful. Oh well Jodi, you didn't please me this time. Now I am onto A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness. Now, this is my kind of book. Barely started and I am loving it!
Wedding: I told you Bobby and I squeezed in a little date night last week since my sister was here and was pretty much pushing us out the door to spend some time together :) Oh how I love her. We went to the King of Prussia mall to see if we can pick up a few more wedding goodies and then after grab some dinner & watch a movie. We had browsed around in the Kenneth Cole store a while back when we were in the market for a suit for Bobby but had no luck in finding the color we wanted. But yet again we found ourselves drifting towards it, well Bobby drifting towards it, and as soon as we stepped inside Bobby fell in love with "his" wedding shoes. We weren't sure if we were going to buy new shoes for the wedding because Bobby has a perfectly fine pair of dress shoes that would do fine with this suit but he saw these Kenneth Cole shoes and had to get them. The best part about it all was that they were on sale! And we ended up only spending $74 dollars!! Amazing. Next we finally found his tie :) I was getting nervous but we found it! Lastly, Bobby's sister Brittany who is a part time florist and I have been planning out all the wedding flowers. I am very thankful for her. She will be taking charge of all the buying and constructing out in Seattle!
Sebastian: is getting huge. Nothing more. Just growing too fast. I keep catching myself and trying to savor all these moments of cuddling and kisses because soon I am going to have a boy who doesn't want to touch his mother because of girl koodies...sigh.
Excited about: May. May is soon here! On the 3rd of May Bobby and I are going to see Rise Against. I am very exited for this because they are my very favorite band. I can't wait. And of course our trip to Seattle is very near and soon packing is going to be on my mind. Hold me. No, I will not think of that right now. Get ready for me to be a nervous nut case.
That's some bits & pieces of me.


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With the Powerline Connection Kits you can easily connect your router and Swisscom TV-Box, your computer, game console or any other device to the Internet through your existing electrical network.
Thanks to the myStrom-Service you can switch the devices connected to the Powerline Adapters on and off remotely and measure their energy usage.
Red - Sender, must always be connected to the router. It establishes the communication to the Internet and to other Adapters in your home.
Blue - Receiver, connects a device with an Ethernet port to the Internet. The device connected to the Adapter can be switched on and off and its energy usage measured.


text: To get from Fabriano a Misterbianco by train you can catch one of the 1 trains that everyday travel between Fabriano and Catania Acquicella, the closest station to the city. For your trip from Fabriano to Catania Acquicella by train you can choose to leave from one of Fabriano main stations: Fabriano If travelling with Trenitalia, you need to know the Fabriano to Catania Acquicella train schedule: the first train leaves at 16:25, while the last ride is at 16:25. A Fabriano to Catania Acquicella train cost about 134.5 €. But how long is the train ride from Fabriano to Catania Acquicella? Your journey takes about 21 hours on average.